The vast majority of European ministers responsible for cohesion policy, with the notable exception of Hungary, have supported strengthening the link between the 'European Semester' budget process and cohesion policy. They welcomed the recent "territorialisation" of the recommendations by country during a debate held at the Cohesion Council on Tuesday 25 June. On the other hand, many concerns have been expressed about the modalities of this link, revealing a divide between contributors and...